TOKYO, Aug. 7 -- Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) issued the following news release:
On Thursday, August 7th, 2025, Minister of Defense Nakatani held a video conference with Ahn Gyu-Back, Minister of National Defense of the ROK.
Minister Nakatani extended his heartfelt congratulations to Minister Ahn on his appointment as Minister of National Defense of the ROK. Minister Nakatani also stated that he would like to work closely with Minister Ahn to strengthen Japan-ROK and Japan-ROK-U.S. defense cooperation.
The two Ministers exchanged their views on the security environment in the region and Japan-ROK and Japan-ROK-U.S. defense cooperation, then concurred on boosting joint efforts, including early realization of Minister of Defense's ...